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Would a one wire pacemaker help control my slow heart beat?

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Dr. John Garner answered

Specializes in Cardiology

Absolutely: A one wire pacemaker takes control of the lower chambers when they're too slow and triggers them to beat.

Answered 7/22/2013

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